James Spadola's nepotism nepotism law was declared defeated.

Nepotism law shot down in Wilmington City Council

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

A Wilmington City Council ordinance that would prevent nepotism failed to pass Thursday night after initially garnering strong support in a committee last month.  The ordinance got five yes votes, five no and two “present” votes, meaning it lacked the numbers it needed to succeed. Ordinance 0273, sponsored by Councilman James Spadola, would prohibit members of the council from hiring …

A Wilmington City Council committee voted to release a bill addressing nepotism Monday.

Wilm. City Council nepotism law draws debate, moves on

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A bill to stop nepotism in Wilmington City Council posts is headed to the full council next month. Wilmington Councilman James Spadola introduced the legislation Monday night in the council’s  Finance & Economic Development Committee.  The ordinance would prohibit members of the council from hiring close relatives of current council members.  “We should set up good guardrails for the employees …